How Can We Better Market the Security Industry?
“How did you get started in security?” This simple question will tell you a lot about the people who make up our evolving industry. For the most part, you’ll hear responses ranging from serendipitous entrances to personal introductions or unexpected opportunities. Regardless of the answers, there is almost always one thing in common – people…
Keep Reading »Using Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology to Assist in On-Site Guarding
Many companies across the world are facing new challenges in terms of recruiting and retaining talent. With that, we’ve seen a shift in the industry towards technology. When looking specifically at the on-site guarding side of the industry, many companies have started offering alternative solutions using technology as a way to innovate and augment staffing…
Keep Reading »How CISOs Look at Physical Security: A Conversation With CISO Nicole Ford
The SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB) presents an engaging discussion with chief information security officer (CISO) Nicole Ford (previously of Carrier and currently at Rockwell Automation), along with the CAB’s Min Kyriannis, CEO of Amyna Systems. Their discussion uncovers top down challenges and affirms some prevailing cybersecurity perceptions leaving viewers with new understanding and tools…
Keep Reading »What You Told Us in Our Annual Membership Satisfaction Survey
We hear you loud and clear, SIA members! SIA recently concluded its 2022 Membership Satisfaction and Awareness Survey, and we want to thank all of you who responded and share with you some of the top-line results. As part of the survey promotion, we randomly selected from the respondents a couple winners of two free…
Keep Reading »AcceleRISE Is Coming Soon! SIA RISE’s Chair Shares Why You Should Attend
Calling all young professionals! We’re gearing up for AcceleRISE 2022, taking place Aug. 1-3 and created by the SIA RISE community just for you. At AcceleRISE, you’ll get the chance to take your career to the next level, make valuable connections with peers and industry experts and have lots of fun! In this video message, SIA RISE Chair…
Keep Reading »A Mid-Year Message to Our Members From SIA Board Chair James Rothstein
In this video message, James Rothstein, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors, shares an update with members following our June 2022 board meeting – from new projects designed to help solve workforce challenges to newly created advisory boards to updates on SIA’s efforts to support the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent…
Keep Reading »Video: Top 10 Financial KPIs for Security Integrators
We’re back with the newest episode of SIA Integration Insights, a series of video content designed to help integrators like you succeed and grow your business. And back with us is SAGE Integration Chief Operating Officer (COO) John Nemerofsky with another excellent summary of key performance indicators (KPIs) you should be studying in your security…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Metrasens
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Metrasens offers advanced magnetic detection technologies. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom, providing production and research and development as well as servicing the Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific geographic markets with distribution, sales and service. The United States operational hub is in Illinois outside of…
Keep Reading »SIA GovSummit Tackles Top Issues in Perimeter Security and Combating New and Enhanced Threats
The Security Industry Association put together an excellent industry/government/researcher event in the form of the 2022 SIA GovSummit, held May 25-26 in Washington, D.C. Pulling together more than 50 speakers on dozens of topics, this year’s GovSummit featured presentations on standards, budget trends, new initiatives and all manner of topics covering everything from how SIA can…
Keep Reading »SIA Welcomes Steve Reinharz as Chair of AI, Drones and Robotics Interest Group
The Security Industry Association is pleased to announce that Steve Reinharz, CEO of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, has been selected as the new chair of SIA’s AI, Drones and Robotics Interest Group. Reinharz previously served as a member of the interest group, which brings together members of the security industry, end users, technology experts and…
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